Mumbai: A bandh is being observed in Maharashtra on Sunday, following a call from the Left parties, to protest the cold-blooded murder of veteran CPI leader Govind Pansare.

The Opposition Congress and the NCP have also declared their support for the Left-sponsored protest.

RPI leader Ramdas Athawale participated in a 'rasta roko' at suburban Chembur here today to support the bandh and the Left workers held a protest at Worli Naka.

Meanwhile, Kolhapur police have announced a cash reward of Rs five lakh for anyone providing information about Pansare's assailants.

The 78-year-old Communist leader's mortal remains were consigned to flames in his hometown Kolhapur yesterday in the presence of a large number of his friends, supporters and admirers. However, no religious rituals were performed at the funeral.